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Published: Monday, March 18, 2013 at 10:18 p.m.

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More than $6,000 raised for Assistance League

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | On Feb. 21, more than 185 women attended the fifth annual Play at the Beach fundraiser hosted by the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. The event raised more than $6,000 for the all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. The league serves Wilmington children, seniors and families in need. For more information about Assistance League, visit www.assistanceleaguegreaterwilmington.org.

New storm windows for The Children's Museum

WILMINGTON | The Children's Museum of Wilmington received a grant from Residents of Old Wilmington Inc. to improve the Cowan House, one of three historic buildings that now houses the museum. The organization presented the museum with $2,385 to install new storm windows.

The Cowan House is now the “make-merry room” in the building, where educational programs and birthday parties are held. Staff, board members and volunteers of The Children's Museum appreciate the support from Residents of Old Wilmington. The museum is located downtown at Second and Orange streets.

Shrimparoo to benefit Wrightsville Beach Museum

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | Fresh, boiled shrimp and all the trimmings will be served at the Wrightsville Beach Museum Shrimparoo. The fundraiser will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday, April 7, at Lumina Hall, 212 Causeway Drive in Wrightsville Beach.

Visitors are invited to enjoy the bountiful feast with beer or wine by the glass and live music by South Hammocks Bluegrass Band. Tickets are $20, and beer and wine are offered for additional donations. Memberships to the museum will also be available at the door. For more information, call the museum at (910) 256-2569 or visit www.wbmuseum.com.

Email your New Hanover County news items to New.Hanover@StarNewsOnline.com. They must be received two weeks before the event date.

<p class="bold allcaps">More than $6,000 raised for Assistance League</p>
<p>WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | On Feb. 21, more than 185 women attended the fifth annual Play at the Beach fundraiser hosted by the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. The event raised more than $6,000 for the all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. The league serves Wilmington children, seniors and families in need. For more information about Assistance League, visit www.assistanceleaguegreaterwilmington.org.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><h3>New storm windows for The Children's Museum</h3>
<p>WILMINGTON | The <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic69"><b>Children's Museum of Wilmington</b></a> received a grant from Residents of Old Wilmington Inc. to improve the Cowan House, one of three historic buildings that now houses the museum. The organization presented the museum with $2,385 to install new storm windows.</p><p>The Cowan House is now the “make-merry room” in the building, where educational programs and birthday parties are held. Staff, board members and volunteers of The Children's Museum appreciate the support from Residents of Old Wilmington. The museum is located downtown at Second and Orange streets.</p><h3>Shrimparoo to benefit Wrightsville Beach Museum</h3>
<p>WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | Fresh, boiled shrimp and all the trimmings will be served at the Wrightsville Beach Museum Shrimparoo. The fundraiser will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday, April 7, at Lumina Hall, 212 Causeway Drive in Wrightsville Beach. </p><p>Visitors are invited to enjoy the bountiful feast with beer or wine by the glass and live music by South Hammocks Bluegrass Band. Tickets are $20, and beer and wine are offered for additional donations. Memberships to the museum will also be available at the door. For more information, call the museum at (910) 256-2569 or visit www.wbmuseum.com.</p><p>Email your New Hanover County news items to New.Hanover@StarNewsOnline.com. They must be received two weeks before the event date.</p>